Change the word "Reject" on forums?

daniel.robert.campbelldaniel.robert.campbell Member Posts: 251
edited July 2012 in Working with GS (Mac)
I know it's a nit-picky thing, but is there any way to change the word "reject" on the forums when assessing answers to questions? It's just such a harsh word. I'm extremely happy someone took the time to try and help, even if they didn't answer my question accurately. Maybe the word "decline" might be a little friendlier? I'm such a wuss. :-(

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  • NovicaStudioNovicaStudio Member Posts: 174
    Somewhat Agreed.
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  • tenrdrmertenrdrmer Member, Sous Chef, Senior Sous-Chef Posts: 9,934
    There are three States to the Q&A Feature. I think the concept is lost on many users here.

    While I agree with you the Rejected Answer heading over your post is very off putting to helping others I dont think it needs changed. People need to learn the system.

    A thread can be in Question State, Answered State, and Accepted Answer.

    If the response you got is not quite what you want or you don't understand it you don't need to reject the comment. Tag the user and ask for further info. the tag will usually get them back and the fact the main page says your thread has just been answered not accepted mean most of the helping users will still check out the thread to make sure you got what you needed.

    The Rejection is meant for completely useless comments, or Spam Etc…. If a user is rejecting every answer just to keep the thread showing as a question we remove The Q&A options So I urge you to use the reject sparingly. No need to Accept if your not finished with the discussion but rejecting will likely lose your Q&A all together.

    Another thing I have noticed with myself. is when I get an email my answer was accepted I am far more likely to click the link and go back to see if they asked any further questions. Where as if i'm rejected I will never be notified and your thread will just be waiting for someone else.

    Well theres my 2¢

    Cheers
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  • daniel.robert.campbelldaniel.robert.campbell Member Posts: 251
    Fair enough. Very valid points...I was just more discussing the harshness of the word "reject". But I understand. ;-)
  • JustMe74JustMe74 Member, PRO Posts: 542
    Not a terrible suggestion... but with Mac App Store publishing and Kindle/Nook publishing completely broken, I hope GS doesn't spend even .000001 seconds worrying about the forums right now.
  • daniel.robert.campbelldaniel.robert.campbell Member Posts: 251
    edited July 2012
    More on tenrdrmer's note, maybe there should be differently worded options. Something like:

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